International Coach Federation reports:

• The approximate annual worldwide revenue produced by coaching is $1.5 billion (USD).
• ICF has14,000 members in more then 80 countries
• 100 + accredited coach training schools
• The average coach is 46-55 years old, has coached for 5-10 years, and 53 percent of coaches have acquired an advanced level of education (i.e., Master's Degree or PhD).

A 2001 study by MetrixGlobal to determine the business benefits and return on investment for an executive coaching program found that "coaching produced a 529% return on investment and significant intangible benefits to the business. Including the financial benefits from employee retention boosted the overall ROI to 788%."

A 2001 study on the impact of executive coaching by Manchester Inc. showed an average ROI of 5.7 times the initial investment, or a return of more than $100,000 - according to executives who estimated the monetary value of the results achieved through coaching.

A 1998 study by the International Coach Federation reported that individuals have experienced the following outcomes as a result of working with a coach:

• Increased self-awareness 67%
• Lower stress levels 57%
• Setting better goals 62%
• Self-discovery 53%
• More balanced life 60%
• Self-confidence 52%

Star Leadership LLC is focused on being an effective coaching partner, as you can see in the many client quotes on this website. Or feel free to contact us to speak with clients of Star Leadership LLC first-hand.